Most Expensive Luxury Cruises In The World

The invention of boats enabled us to cross large water bodies. Like most things that exist, man has always come up with grander versions of basic necessities. The simple and humble boat had to evolve into a lavish luxury.

Man-powered and sail-propelled boats were enough for us to traverse oceans. But traveling by sea didn’t have to be a tiring experience. So, we came up with motorboats in 1886. As a result, we could now travel by putting less effort into it.

Now that we had time and energy to spend on an engine-powered boat, something had to be done about it. This led to the invention of the cruise ship. The first ever luxury cruise ship was built in 1900. So, it took only 14 years to use the concept of a basic motorboat and come up with a luxurious version of it. Such is man’s desire for luxury.

Like in any industry, competition is intense in the cruise ship industry. Every player in the industry wants his cruises to stand out. Traveling by cruise is already a costly affair. But competitors want their cruise to be the grandest in the business. They all want the latest technologies on their cruises. Thanks to all of this, now we have reached a point where only the crème-de-la-crème afford to board top luxury ships.

Here’s our list of the most expensive cruises in the world:

1. AIDAnova: AIDAnova was the world’s fifth-largest passenger vessel when is set sail in December 2018. Meyer Werft built this giant of a cruise in Germany at a production cost of $1.1 billion. Its 2,600 passenger cabins can accommodate up to 6,600 passengers along with 1,500 crew members.
   The distinct feature of AIDAnova is the Green Cruising concept – it is the first-ever cruise ship that can be powered by LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) at sea or in port. 17 restaurants take care of your culinary needs along with 23 bars. You can also loosen up at the luxury spa. The 360- degree theater will take care of your entertainment needs.

   

2. Quantum class cruise ships: The three Quantum class cruise ships from Royal Caribbean International have very similar features. Quantum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas all set sail for the first time ever in 2014, 2015, and 2016 respectively. All three can accommodate 4,905 passengers in addition to 1,500 crew members.
   All three have some amusing features. A glass capsule rises from the top deck to give mesmerizing views of the sea. You can have a skydiving experience in a flight chamber that uses wind tunnel technology. Quantum of the Sea’s Royal Theater is a contemporary 1,300-seated live performance venue. You will have a tough time choosing from the 18 dining options.

   

3. Regent Seven Seas Explorer: When Regent launched it in 2016, they proclaimed the Regent Seven Seas Explorer as the most luxurious ship ever built. It also has a Canyon Ranch Spa onboard! The biggest suite is 3000+ square feet large and has a private spa, a private solarium, and two balconies. A business center, impressive Constellation Theatre, Infinity Pool, and Pacific Bar are the highlight features. The natural light makes the Atrium look magnificent. It stands out among Seven Seas Explorer’s features.

   

4. Allure of the Seas: When it launched in 2009, Allure of the Seas was the largest passenger ship in the world. It is also the world’s second-most expensive cruise ship in operation. It is second only to its sister ship, Symphony of the Seas. Roughly $1.4bn were needed to build this vessel with a capacity of 6,780 guests and 2,200 crew members. An ice-skating rink, a two-decked dance hall, 25 dining options, and a 1,380-seating capacity theater add to the glamor of this impressive vessel.

   

5. Symphony of the Seas: With a production cost of $1.35 billion, it is the world’s largest passenger ship in operation. Just to give you an idea of how big it is, it is about 5 times the size of the Titanic. Built by STX France, its first voyage took place in 2018. It has a capacity of holding 6,680 passengers in addition to 2,200 crew members. This extravagant cruise has an ice-skating rink, children’s water park, 24 pools, 22 restaurants among other things.

   

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